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85 groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
A coalition of 85 groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
A top Utah House Republican says he won't run for another term next year
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A leader of Utah's House Republican caucus said he won't run for reelection next year, citing "other commitments and responsibilities" that require his attention.
Utah firm pursuing plan to import 1.31M cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
EnergySolutions is pursuing a proposal to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste for disposal in Tooele County.
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
Tooele man sent to prison for child abuse he and his wife committed
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man previously convicted of child abuse was sentenced to prison this week on additional child abuse charges.
Ex-wife of truck driver found dead in Tooele County charged with murder
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The ex-wife of a man who was found dead inside a semitruck in Tooele County last year has been arrested and accused of murder.
Officials: leaking barrels near Great Salt Lake aren't suspicious, public health risk low
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
State environmental and local health officials are investigating nearly two dozen leaking barrels discovered near the Great Salt Lake after a report on Thanksgiving Day.
Switchpoint in Tooele spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree fundraiser
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Christmas fundraiser aims to help people in the Tooele community who are experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.
Motorcycle rider who crashed in May, killing girlfriend, charged with murder
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcycle rider who police say was unlicensed, had been drinking and was speeding when he crashed into the back of another vehicle, resulting in the death of his passenger, has been charged.
Tooele man accused of performing 'suicide checks' arrested in child abuse investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man accused of making his stepdaughter strip to perform "suicide checks" has been arrested for investigation of child abuse.
Motorcyclist hospitalized with critical injuries from I-80 crash in Tooele County
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital with extremely critical injuries early Wednesday after a vehicle struck his motorcycle on eastbound I-80 in Tooele County.
New retail developments, businesses in Tooele aim to strengthen local spending and jobs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
New businesses in Tooele keep consumer dollars in the community and job seekers close to home.
Man dies in rollover crash near Skull Valley
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
A person died Wednesday after a rollover crash in Tooele County.
2 injured after vehicle is wedged under semitruck in Tooele County crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were injured Wednesday after their vehicle got wedged under a semitruck trailer in Tooele County.
Interim presidents selected for 2 Utah higher education institutions
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education has selected interim leaders at Weber State University and Tooele Technical College.
Grantsville elects first female mayor; other unofficial results in Tooele County races
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at the 2025 municipal election results throughout Tooele County
